Latest earthquakes near Paktia, Afghanistan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Paktia, Afghanistan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Paktia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Paktia (also known as ولایت پکتیا), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Paktia Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Paktia. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Paktia and elsewhere.
Nov 13, 2024 09:43AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning near Fayzabad in Afghanistan.
Oct 16, 2024 11:26PM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake hit near Fayzabad in Afghanistan on Wednesday Evening.
Paktia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 259 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Paktia, Afghanistan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 25 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Paktia roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Paktia in 2020. A total of 35 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Paktia that year. The strongest had a 4.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Paktia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Paktia during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 248 | 95.75% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 3.86% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.39% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Paktia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Paktia occurred on Jun 22, 2022 01:24 local time (Asia/Kabul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 68 kilometers (42 mi) south-southeast of Gardez, at a depth of 4 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Paktia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Jun 10, 1956 03:43, 228 kilometers (142 mi) south-southeast of Gardez. It is the strongest earthquake near Paktia in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Paktia, Afghanistan in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Paktia.
Earthquakes by city in Paktia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Paktia, Afghanistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Paktia.
When was the last earthquake in Paktia, Afghanistan?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Paktia on the morning of November 13, 2024 at 09:43 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 372km north-northeast of Gardez at a depth of 221km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Paktia, Afghanistan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Paktia, Afghanistan?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Paktia on the night of June 10, 1956 at 03:43 local time (Asia/Kabul). The center of this earthquake was located 228km northwest of Gardez at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Paktia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Paktia, Afghanistan?
In the past 10 years, 259 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Paktia. This averages to 26 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
